Amanda Holidays

Designer Travel has just dropped something really special - The Culinary Escape Collection - and if you're someone who thinks about where you're going to eat before you've even booked the hotel, this one's for you! Inside you'll find a gorgeous, handpicked selection of food-focused holidays - Michelin-starred dining at luxury beach resorts, authentic local flavours, underwater restaurants, private chef experiences and incredible cuisine at sea. It really is a treat to browse.

Designer Travel has just released its brilliant new Best of Touring brochure - and it's packed with inspiration. Solo travel, family getaways, unique experiences and a special spotlight on Asia - ancient China, Tokyo and the Himalayas among the highlights. There is also a fascinating look at how guided travel has evolved and the trends shaping its future. Touring holidays have grown enormously in popularity and I have been booking some fantastic adventures for clients recentl

The April edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel has arrived - and this one is all about river cruising! I'm really proud to feature in this issue, sharing my experience of the CLIA River Cruise Conference in Amsterdam - three incredible days with nine river cruise operators and some of the best in the business. River cruising is one of my absolute passions. Smaller ships, stunning scenery, docking right in the heart of beautiful cities - it really is one of the mo

The February edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel has arrived - and this one's all about island escapes around the world! This month takes you on a journey to some stunning island destinations: from the culture and luxury of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi to the dramatic volcanic beauty of the Azores, plus a fabulous Caribbean Islands cruise. We're also exploring closer to home with the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly - proving you don't need to fly long-haul f

Time to settle in with the December edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel - and this one's all about incredible wildlife encounters from around the world! This month's issue takes you on a journey to some of the planet's most extraordinary animal experiences: African safaris, pandas in the wild, the Galapagos Islands and bear watching across Europe. There's also a wonderful focus on sustainable wildlife tourism - how to experience these incredible creatures respon

Time to cosy up with the October edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel - and this one's particularly special as it features a wonderful review from my client Chris about his Arctic expedition cruise to Svalbard! If you're looking for winter inspiration, this issue has it all: chasing the Northern Lights, exploring Christmas markets on river cruises, Lapland adventures for families (and grown-ups!), skiing with little ones and Chris' incredible travellers' tale fro

The August edition of Behind The Scenes has landed, full of travel inspiration and news from across the Designer Travel team. Highlights include adventure travel, New Zealand experiences, tips for travelling with children, and even a look at Spain’s quietest tourism regions. And there’s reason to celebrate too – Designer Travel has scooped four new industry awards, including Happiest Workplace in the UK. Click here to take a look.

The latest edition of Designer Travel’s Behind The Scenes magazine is now live. It’s always a good read - and this issue includes a great mix of stories, from a Travellers’ Tale and sustainable cruising to a Costa Rica adventure and some new hotel openings. There’s also a handy round-up of travel tips and news - plus a competition you might want to enter! Click here to take a look.

Designer Travel has just released the April edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you updated with the latest travel trends and insider tips. In this issue, my Designer Travel colleagues, and I have pulled together some top recommendations to spark your holiday inspiration, along with useful tips and a competition. Click here to take a look.

Designer Travel has just released the February/ March edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you updated with the latest travel trends and insider tips. In this issue, my Designer Travel colleagues, and I have pulled together some top recommendations for 2025 to spark your holiday inspiration, along with useful tips and a competition. Click here to take a look.

Designer Travel has just released the December edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you updated with the latest travel trends and insider tips. In this issue, my Designer Travel colleagues, and I have pulled together some top recommendations for 2025 to spark your holiday inspiration, along with useful tips and a competition. Click here to take a look.

Designer Travel has just released the October edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel expert, I love keeping you updated with the latest travel trends and insider tips. In this issue, my Designer Travel colleagues, and I have pulled together some fascinating stats and top recommendations to spark your holiday inspiration. Click here to take a look.

I'm thrilled to announce that Designer Travel has just released the first issue of our new monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes. As your trusted travel advisor, I love keeping you in the loop with the latest travel trends and insider info. My Designer Travel colleagues and I have gathered some fascinating stats and top recommendations to spark your holiday inspiration. Click here to check it out.